African News
Botswana holds policy rate at first meeting under new governor
By: Reuters 4th December 2025 Botswana's central bank kept its main interest rate unchanged on Thursday, citing continued weakness in the diamond sector and its expectation that... →
Trump hosts Congo, Rwanda leaders in latest push for peace
By: Reuters 4th December 2025 US President Donald Trump will bring leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda together in Washington on Thursday to sign new deals... →
Malaria deaths rose in 2024, funding cuts risk surge, WHO says
By: Reuters 4th December 2025 Malaria killed around 610 000 people in 2024, mostly young children in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, warning... →
Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo
By: Reuters 4th December 2025 Rwanda’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he hoped an accord set to be signed by US President Donald Trump and the presidents of Rwanda and... →
African Development Bank says it plans $1.78bn financing for Namibia
By: Reuters 4th December 2025 The African Development Bank plans $1.78-billion of financing for Namibia over the next few years, backing projects in sectors such as transport,... →
Nigeria tightens cash withdrawal limits to curb money-laundering risk
By: Reuters 3rd December 2025 Nigeria's central bank announced sweeping changes to its cash management policies on Tuesday, introducing stricter withdrawal limits and scrapping... →
Namibia holds key rate, citing South Africa's new inflation target
By: Reuters 3rd December 2025 Namibia's central bank left its main lending rate unchanged at 6.50% on Wednesday, saying neighbouring South Africa's decision to lower its... →
Norway reaffirms support for low-income African countries
By: Sabrina Jardim 3rd December 2025 The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) says Norway has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to Africa’s low-income countries with a... →
